Engage in a day (and night) of revelry with Final Fantasy fans! Celebrating art, cosplay, community and the FFXIV FanFest Finale!Looking for some Halloween fun themed around your favourite franchise? How about some fandom shopping? Or maybe you just want to take pictures with some Final Fantasy creatures? Join the local community for a day of fun with our full-on, home-grown event!At a new venue with almost double the space, All Saints' Wake will feature new surprises and returning favourites including photo-ops, interactive games, a cosplay showcase, keynote live stream and an artist alley brought to you by extraordinary local talent!All Final Fantasy fans are welcome! Many beloved characters, titles, music and merch from the series will be included throughout the day.Whether you're a hardcore XIV player who NEEDS the final Evercold trailer on a big screen, or just a fan of the franchise wanting to dress up, get silly and geek out for Halloween, come join us for a day of community, shopping, creativity and fun!The All Saints' Wake artwork is by HEALINGGREMLIN.
Sponsors
We would love to discuss sponsorship opportunities with you. If you are interested, please reach out to us at [email protected]!
FanFest @ Home is a Final Fantasy fan event produced by fans, for fans. It is not endorsed, officially affiliated, or in any way supported directly or indirectly by Square Enix or any members of its company or respected partners. FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY XIV, and SQUARE ENIX and any characters, names, and related material are trademarks and copyright of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location and Info
FanFest @ Home will take place October 30th, 2026 from 11AM to midnight in the Trillium Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport Hotel!Event rate rooms for Thursday and Friday start at $169/night. Rooms include discounted $20 Breakfast Buffet offer. Parking is $10/night. Rooms are available at this price until October 1st, 2026, after which rooms will be at current hotel rates.Discounted rooms are available here!Hotel Amenities
• Accessible by public transit and airport shuttle
• On-Site Restaurant open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (6:30am-11pm)
• Complimentary filtered water fountain (hot and cold) on the 2nd floor.
• Complimentary Wifi
• Complimentary Guest Covered Parking
• Indoor Pool and Fitness Centre
• Local restaurants within walking distance
• IHG Member Rewards – sign up and earn rewards!
Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport
970 Dixon Road, Toronto
M9W 1J9
Schedule + Activities
Our schedule is currently being synthesized and subject to change! Please check back for updates!Event Hours
11AM - MidnightRegistration
10:30AM-9PMArtist Alley
11AM-7PMMain Stage
12PM-1PM Oops, All Pictomancers!
1PM-2PM Minion Master: Extreme
3PM-4PM Bureau of the Architect: Pandaemonium Edition
4PM-5PM Yay or Nay Quiz Event
5PM-6PM Marketboard Price is Right
6PM-7PM Free Company Feud
7PM-7:30PM Community Commendations!
7:30PM-8PM All Saints' Wake Cosplay Showcase
8PM-8:30PM Sticker Trade Speed-Run!
8:30PM-9PM Grand Cacpot Raffle
9PM-11PM FanFest Finale Keynote Watch Party!
11PM-12AM Free Play activities, Tabletop Gaming and SocialActivities
Various activities will be ongoing throughout the day. Earn MGP by participating in our expertly crafted games and cash in for raffle tickets to win amazing loot!Photo-Ops
Take a picture on Chocobo-back, attune with an aetheryte, pet a spriggan or gpose IRL with other props and set pieces available all day!Sticker Trade
Bring out your Warriors of Light...or any other Final Fantasy characters you want to share the love for! Trade, collect and stick as many as you can!Cash Bar
A cash bar will be available within the ballroom foyer. Please bring your ID if you wish to partake in the libations!
Main StageOops, All Pictomancers!
Channel the greats like Alphinaud and Krile and put your pen to work! Choose prompts from classic Final Fantasy titles or XIV and get to drawing! MGP for participating and correct guesses!Minion Master: Extreme
Guess what characters or creatures are shown in these chibi silhouettes and come out victorious over multiple rounds. ( It's not Gilgamesh! ... or is it? )Bureau of the Architect: Pandaemonium Edition!
Work is never-ending at the Bureau. A whole new assortment of strange creations await judgement and you've been called on to help. Argue to Approve or Reject the creatures and decide their fate! Will they be set free into Elpis or cast down to the dungeons of Pandaemonium!?Yay or Nay Quiz Event
Go head to head against fellow Final Fantasy fans to test your knowledge! Align yourself with the truth or be eliminated!Marketboard Price is Right
Will you undercut your opponents? Guess the current selling price of the items displayed and go on to play the following mini-game for big MGP! Guesses of 1 gil are valid.Free Company Feud
Think you know your fellow WoLs current opinions of the game and franchise? Gather your FC team and shout out those Good Answers!All Saints' Wake Cosplay Showcase
Behold! The creativity and enthusiasm of your fellow Warriors of Light! With attire pieced from the closet, the market or made with their own two hands - everything is welcome when it comes to repping Final Fantasy!AND!!Community Commendations
The moment of truth! Let us recognize the cosplayer among us who hath earned the most community commendations and the announcement of the Art Contest winners! Drum roll please...
Festival GamesWe have returning favourites and new ideas brewing with so much more space to enjoy the games!Challenge some friends or just Join the Fate for participation to earn some MGP for raffle tickets! Give it your best shot, try your luck and cheer on your 'bo!Ocean Fishing Frenzy
FanFest style!! Use your magnetic fishing rod to catch as many fish as you can within the time limit! Difficulty may vary based on the number of signed up fishers.Wind-Up Chocobo Racing
Give your Chocobo max stamina and see how far it goes! Land on a boost to restore its stamina, take a shot at an opponent to slow them down, and reach the finish line first! Will you emerge the Chocobo Racing Champion?Moogle Pom Plinko
Drop some poms in the classic, thrilling, well-loved game of PLINKO! Rack up points for MGP! Can you hit the jackpot and become the King Mog?! ( No Moogles were harmed in the making of this game. )Gold Saucer Shoot Out
Take aim at the villainous targets and go for a Hi-Score with limited, fast flying, squishy ammo! Become the Best Machinist at FanFest! *Please note that this version does not have a slow moving track ride.Final Fantasy TCG Table
Learn about the Final Fantasy TCG, check out some cards and give the game a try! You've got your first pack - so let's get ( pack ) crackin'! WoLs who give the TCG a try will get exclusive raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the newest Starter Decks!Golden Cactuar Hunt
Take pictures of the 3 bronze, 2 silver and one golden cactuar statues hidden around the event!Heaven on High Tower Builder
PvP your fellow attendees in a risky game of block stacking. Remove the pieces and stack the tower all the way to heaven before it falls into the Ruby Sea!
Merchants
Our Artist Alley is now FULL!We're thrilled to welcome nearly 50 unique, local artists to peddle their wares as Halloween treats or maybe even early Christmas shopping! We're also tremendously grateful for the large amount of prize contributions they provide for our event. Take a peek at who's joining us and start your shopping list today!
8o8
Anemone Dreams
Aniyly
cavatina
Chaotic Curiosities
CHOKKOmiilk
Dangerous Ladies
DerpSeaFish
doodleroos
Echo
eclipticas by tee
epikarii
ere
feycrowns
fishu
Flora Nox Atelier
Gigasrock
Gladewinds
Gummy Panda
HEALINGGREMLIN
Hokoicha
HyuranBean
Infinite Pocket Creations
ivleaf
Kailin Rui
Kinopia
Krispy
Made by Crittle
Mallius
Maxine Aeryn
mer
MewrieCreations
Moonlit Galleries
MourningStar
Nekoneko Mini
Raku
Rise Narukami
Ruko
saeryn
SinisterStrum Art
smallbirdrobyn
Sparrow Le
SpinbyteStudios
temporoyales
Toroko_rar
Varethane
weiyiswy
XIALATU
...and more!To view our Legacy (past) Merchants, please click here!
Noogle ( Noodle Moogle ) available from CHOKKOmiilk
Buy Tickets
We're so excited to have you join us!We're currently crafting up a specific event souvenir which will be available at the event; however, we do have a limited amount of FanFest@Home Goody Bags remaining should you want the full FanFest experience!Goody Bags are limited in quantity and may sell out. You can pre-purchase yours along with your ticket.Tickets and Add-On Goody Bags are available here!Event Ticket: $40+tax and service fee
FanFest@Home Goody Bag Add-On: $20+tax and service feeIncluded in our lightweight, drawstring backpack you'll find:
• One Tiny Troll Notepad
• One Crystal Pendant Necklace
• One Il Mheg Bookmark
• One Faux Leather Azem Circle Coaster
• One Drippy Magnet
• Three MGP (to trade for raffle tickets or FFTCG singles)
• Three Raffle Tickets
• One FanFest@Home Festival Headband!Please bear in mind that FanFest@Home is a small, fan-run celebration with a limited capacity and may sell out.
FAQs + Policies
Is this event just for Final Fantasy XIV?No! All Final Fantasy fans are welcome. You'll find wonderful, unique merch from artists, generic Final Fantasy creatures and photo-ops, and games with content that can be enjoyed by everyone. While our cosplay showcase will be for any and all Final Fantasy costumes, you can even attend in your generic Halloween costume if you'd like!What does the ticket include?
While the FanFest Finale is in the evening and Square Enix has encouraged watch-parties and meet-ups, we're curating this event to be much more than that and something truly special and memorable!We will only be streaming the final keynote to watch as a group while the rest of the day is community-built! We're putting plenty of work into bringing in a lot of our own creative aspects to the day from an artist alley to games and exhibits, which provides the bulk of our event.Your ticket includes access to all events, exhibits, artist alley and raffles. The only DLC is an optional souvenir or any drinks you wish to purchase at the bar. All income goes directly toward covering the event space and rental fees.Who's in charge here?!
FanFest@Home is brought to you by a few enthusiastic convention staff members who let their FFXIV hype carry them away to running a new, small-form event with a community-focused goal! We have years of experience running a large-scale event...and themed parties at home! And now everyone is invited!Is this event child friendly?
While we welcome fans of all ages, please bear in mind there will be a cash bar operating throughout the event hours as well as player-input games on our stage screen. We cannot be responsible for lewd scribbles or prompts that may sneak in despite our best efforts to request otherwise.Are there child tickets available?
Children age six or under are free with an adult who has purchased a pass.Is the space accessible?
The Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport Hotel is equipped with ramps and elevators, and we will have reserved seating for those who may require it. The event space is on the main floor.__________________Harassment PoliciesCosplay is not consent. Don't touch anyone in or out of costume without verbal consent. FanFest @ Home supports an inclusive environment for attendees and staff. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated and any attendee found committing said acts will have their pass revoked, followed by possible legal prosecution.Costume and Cosplay PoliciesRevealing outfits of a near-nude nature will be accepted at the discretion of the con staff. Please be considerate and respectful of other attendees, hotel guests and staff. Public indecency is against the law. Attendees may be asked to remove disturbing or offensive costume elements or props.Weapons PoliciesFanFest @ Home requires attendees to observe all Ontario laws regarding replica firearms and weaponry. To ensure safety, ALL cosplay props resembling firearms MUST have a distinct marker that visibly identifies it as a prop (such as an orange tip, or a proportion larger than real weapons).Any individual carrying props that appear dangerous, or could potentially be viewed as a threat by attendees, staff, or the general public, may be asked to store their prop in their hotel room or car.Pass PoliciesYour pass must be on your person at all times within FanFest @ Home’s event zone. If you are found without a pass and are unable to produce one, we’ll have to ask you to leave. Lost passes will not be replaced under any circumstances, but replacements can be purchased at full price.Due to the event's size and nature, tickets are non-refundable after purchase.General PoliciesIf you, as an attendee, feel unsafe at anytime, please speak with FanFest @ Home staff or security.We ask that you do not bring any pets to the Trillium Ballroom, but service animals are welcome everywhere, in accordance with Ontario law.Ontario law forbids the consumption of alcohol in public areas. However, alcohol purchased at the event bar may be consumed within the Trillium Ballroom and adjoined foyer. Likewise, alcohol purchased at the hotel’s bar must be consumed within the designated area, and there is the opportunity for consumption in the privacy of one's hotel room.Any bags, backpacks, or containers may, at any time, be subject to search by security personnel, if deemed necessary.FanFest @ Home does not support any activities that go against Ontario Provincial law, or Canadian Federal law. FanFest @ Home reserves the right to revoke the passes of any offenders of these policies.
Past Merchants
cavatina
CHOKKOmiilk
Dangerous Ladies
Egg+Toast
8o8
ere
Flora Nox Atelier
Gladewinds
Gummy Panda
halcyonedays
HEALINGGREMLIN
HyuranBean
Kailin Rui
Kinopia
Krispy
Moonlit Galleries
MourningStar
MushuuPork
Nekoneko Mini
Sparrow Le
smallbirdrobyn
Spinbyte Studios
Sydney Jones
Varethane
feycrowns
Infinite Pocket Creations
ruko
Art Contest
NEW for All Saints' Wake, we're looking to celebrate even more of our creative community by featuring submitted artwork to display during the event with awards for the Top 3 favourites!Our theme for the contest will be artwork that celebrates Halloween or Winter ( for Evercold! ).During the event, attendees will choose their favourite and we'll tally up the votes and award the Top 3!Prizes are as follows:
- 1st place: $100
- 2nd place: $75
- 3rd place: $50RulesYou must have a ticket and be in attendance at FanFest@Home to be eligible to claim prizes, as they will be awarded in person!Each entrant may submit ONE artwork. Multiple submissions from the same entrant will not be accepted.Your artwork may feature anything from across the Final Fantasy series, whether it be a character, mascot, or iconic item. Original characters are also welcome so long as the artwork is recognizably Final Fantasy inspired.Artworks may be digital or physical works, including cosplay. Physical works will only need photo submissions so that we can print and display all submissions in the same presentation. Cosplay photos must include photographer credit.As these participating artworks will be on display for voting during the event, NSFW content including gore or explicit sexual content will not be accepted.Please also submit 2-3 Work-In-Progress images. Use of AI is strictly prohibited and will be immediately disqualified.Artwork submissions may be shared on our social media or carrd, with credit, in the future.Submissions must be received by October 15th, 2026.Please e-mail your entry to [email protected] with the following:
- 1 Image for display
- 2-3 Work-In-Progress images
- Artwork Name ( to be displayed )
- Artist Name ( to be hidden until winners are revealed )
- Artist website or social media ( in the event the submission is shared, with credit, on our social media in the future )
- Photographer Credit if applicable
- FanFest@Home Ticket Holder name/e-mailWe look forward to admiring your creativity!!!
Volunteer!
We're so excited to have you interested in being a part of our event! We're a small team made up of family and friends so any extra hands are greatly appreciated!We ask for a minimum of 3 hours to be fully reimbursed after the completion of the promised hours ( unless otherwise relieved earlier ).Tasks we would love more volunteers for include:
- managing the prize table
- running festival games
- assisting with artist check-in
- assisting with crafting tablesIf any of these sound like something you'd enjoy looking after for a few hours - let us know at [email protected] !